Next Wave: Queenie Lasoul

For June’s Next Wave spotlight, we celebrate the radiant energy of Queenie Lasoul, an Atlanta-based artist whose music is as emotionally rich as it is genre-fluid. With Black Music Month in full swing, Queenie represents the spirit of what this celebration is all about—uplifting Black art by creating boldly, connecting deeply, and honoring the sonic legacies that continue to shape us.

“I’m a woman, a creator who uses music to express and connect,” she shares. 

For Queenie, music isn’t just about the bars or the beat—it’s about simply being. Her sound floats somewhere between hip-hop, R&B, and everything in between, laced with confidence and humility, poetry and purpose. 

“It’s a melting pot of genres presented as hip-hop and R&B… stemming from a personal place,” she explains.

Raised on icons like Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, and Lil Kim, Queenie embraces the duality of lyricism and emotion, crafting music that can shift from a house-inspired trap record to a smooth Cali-reggae hybrid. 

Trust us, we have witnessed the powerful aura of Queenie live and in action. From freestyle sessions that flow so effortlessly to live performances on Atlanta stages and beyond, some artists just have it and Queenie is a natural.

“I evolved in a more exploratory way,” she says, citing her poetic roots and emotional depth as the core of her creativity. “My emotions are my superpower. I feel intensely. This could be a double edge sword so I didn’t always appreciate them. Now I understand that it’s a beautiful, organic gift that can be used to connect, create, inspire, learn and enlighten.”

Queenie has range. From a house song mixed with trap essence called “Dance More” to  “Pull Up”, which has a Cali vibe mix with a reggae energy, she doesn’t limit herself to just one genre. 

And, while some artists strive to stand out, Queenie focuses on showing up. 

“I am my brand by truly existing,” she reflects. 

Her journey is grounded in authenticity—building community, honoring her emotions, and remaining open to evolution. That mindset has already paid off, earning her nods from major brands like Puma, notable radio stations, and DJs both locally and abroad.

As she taps deeper into her sound and self—especially during Black Music Month—Queenie is inspired by the rich contributions of African diasporic music. 

“I’m actually developing a new sound right now that’s heavily influenced by the contributions of people of African descent across various music genres.”

For Queenie Lasoul, success isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about being the realest. 

“Be you, nobody could do it like you. Do what comes natural.”

 In a world full of noise, Queenie is building a legacy rooted in truth—and the sound is impossible to ignore.